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Duncan House
sits on the bank of the river tweed overlooking the ‘Junction
Pool’ famous for the quality of it’s salmon fishing. There are stunning
views of Old Roxburgh and FloorsCastle. The town centre is only 200 metres
away.
The river in all it's moods is outside the windows just a few yards away.
If you wish you can open the windows and sleep to the sound of the water running
over the weir. In the Autumn (and increasingly in the Spring) prodigious numbers of salmon swim up the weir on the spawning
journeys. Fish can be seen jumping in the river for most of the year. There
is free fishing for brown trout and grayling from 'The Cobby' just outside the
house.
We
have private parking sufficient for four cars.
How
to locate Duncan House
Duck,
geese, swan, and herons are permanent residents on the river outside our
windows. We also see kingfishers, oystercatchers and plovers in season. We now see otters outside the house on a regular basis,.
Our rooms are newly
refurbished for 2004 with individually designed ensuite facilities. Most of our
furnishings are antique and are chosen to reflect the original style of this
Georgian riverside house. Each
room is named after the river or one of it's tributaries. All
rooms are equipped with Digital TV, DVD and CD/Radio alarms. There is broadband internet access though not currently WiFi owing to the thickness of the stone walls.
| Teviot
An extremely spacious room
(this is the owner's private quarters when operating as a B&B) with a four poster bed
and antique mahogany wardrobe.
The bathroom has a freestanding
bath with shower over.
Three tall windows in the bedroom
offers superb views of the rivers Teviot and Tweed together with Floors
Castle. A similar window in the bathroom enable you to take in the view
while showering.
Location - first floor |
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| Tweed
A spacious room with a double
sleigh bed and a sofa bed and may be used as a twin or family room. Bath with shower over.
Suberb views of the river and Floors
Castle.
Location - second floor. |
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| Whiteadder
Double room with a feminine touch. A place to enjoy a luxurious soak in
a spacious bath.
Similar views of the river and Floors castle.
Location - second floor. |
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| Yarrow
A twin room with a shower for two! The beds will move close together if
you wish.
View of the river and Floors castle.
Location - first floor |
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| Ettrick
A double room with an antique franch walnut bed on the south side of the
building with a restricted view of the river.
Location - first floor
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Our house style is simple
– warm rooms, comfortable beds, crisp bed linen and fluffy towels together
with lashings of hot water. Breakfast is taken at our antique dining table and
is cooked as you want it. We will provide picnic lunches or other catering by
arrangement.. You are welcome to relax by the open fire as and when you wish.
Self Catering
When let as a self catering property guests have access to all of the house both inside and out.
The kitchen is well equipped for large parties. There are two gas ovens, eight hobs and a large electric oven/grill/rotisserie.
There are two refrigerators and an upright freezer.
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Outside there is a small courtyard garden with views of the river and castle and a utility store containing laundry facilities and a chest freezer suitable for storing salmon etc.
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| Pets
We are happy to accommodate pets
providing that they do not affect other guests and are kept off the
furnishings at all times. We may make a small charge for pets if
additional cleaning is required.
You have direct access to walk your dog on the Cabby (riverside park) without having to go on the public highway. All guests are expected to comply with local bylaws and clean up after their pets.
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Duncan
House is a non-smoking property throughout.
Duncan House,
Chalkheugh Terrace,
Kelso TD5 7Dx
Tel. (0)1573 225 682 Fax. (0)1573 226 500
Email duncan@tweedbreaks.co.uk
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